Posted August 28, 2011
Acne is not just a teen issue.Many pre-and post menopausal women have unexplained bouts with acne. There are many over-the-counter and medical grade skin care products offered for the treatment of acne. Dr. O’Toole explains to his patients that while there are products available they will work with varying degrees of effectiveness. Dr. O’Toole offers medical grade […]
Read MorePosted August 16, 2011
It has been a long-held belief that a glass of wine or a nice stiff drink is just the thing to give a person a great night of sleep. A new report disputes that belief. Dr. O’Toole advises patients who are scheduled for procedures including both surgical and nonsurgical to abstain from alcohol prior to […]
Read MorePosted August 15, 2011
Many people are guilty of eating when they are not hungry. This results in consuming unnecessary calories, which leads to weight gain. Often people are distracted and are not conscious about how much they have eaten. Patients who have successfully lost weight and kept it off have generally become disciplined eaters. Dr. O’Toole explains to […]
Read MorePosted August 09, 2011
Sleeping disorders specifically problems breathing while asleep are a concern for many people. Beside the life threatening implications sleep deprivation can also be an issue. Some patients do not have a sleep disorder but rather nasal obstruction which causes difficulty breathing. In some cases insurance may not cover correcting the issue which often leads the […]
Read MorePosted August 07, 2011
The effects of dieting beyond losing weight can be very damaging. This not only applies to your health but also to your appearance. Dr. O’Toole explains to patients after having surgeries including abdominoplasty, liposuction, or breast augmentation that weight gain can affect their results after surgery. Patients who have body contouring procedures sometime mistakenly believe that […]
Read MorePosted August 02, 2011
It will not come as a surprise to many that eating healthy foods can be costly. Fruit and vegetables, because they are perishable, would not cost the same as a product with a shelflife lasting months. It is certainly worth the extra investment not only for your health but also for your appearance. It has […]
Read MorePosted August 01, 2011
Pregnant women these days are given recommendations for supplements that are intended to benefit the baby. DHA – short for docosahexaenoic acid – is an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil and other natural sources. This supplement is recommended to boost among other things the development of the baby’s brain. The health of the […]
Read MorePosted July 26, 2011
Decisions are made between healthy and unhealthy foods in what may seem like an instant. Studies show that it may be more scientific than once thought. Dr. O’Toole reminds patients that it is both unproductive and time-consuming to feel guilty about lifestyle or diet that may have produced a figure that is disproportionately overweight. Patients who […]
Read MorePosted July 25, 2011
Vitamins as a means for great health are nothing new. As a matter of fact the industry is worth billions. A new treatment now available allows patients to have an in fusion of vitamins intravenously. The theory is that patients will receive the proper amount of nutrients at one time and feel better. Obviously, if they are feeling better it is likely that they want to look better also. Dr.
Posted July 17, 2011
The fact that LA area hospitals ranked among the best in nation is no surprise to those of us who have seen the influx of patients from around the world who come here for medical treatment. Cosmetic surgery is no exception. Dr.
